Friday, November 2, 2007

FOMWS Meeting

Join us for the FOMWS Meeting on Wed., Nov. 7 from 7-9 at the Jack and Denny Smith Community Center. We'll be having our elections and planning our upcoming Friday Family Fundraiser on Nov. 9.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Upcoming Events at the Center

Here's what's happening at the Jack and Denny Smith Library and Community Center.

TODAY! OCT. 22, MONDAY, 6-7:30 p.m.--FAREWELL TO FAIR MARKET

RECEPTION
The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council and the Highland Park Chamber of
Commerce invite you to a reception in honor of the Wu Brothers of
Fair Market. Please join us to say farewell and to celebrate 21 years
of outstanding service to our community. Call Zara, ASNC Outreach
Committee, for more information: 323-309-8838.

OCT. 24, WED., 6 p.m. RECEPTION, 7 p.m.--FILM SCREENING "ANGELS
IN THE DUST"
The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council invites you to meet director
Louise Hogarth and view her award-winning new documentary, "Angels in
the Dust." The film tells the inspiring story of Marion Cloete, a
university-trained therapist who—with her husband and two daughters—
fearlessly walked away from a privileged life in a wealthy
Johannesburg suburb to establish an extraordinary school that
provides shelter, food, and education to more than 550 South African
children affected by the AIDS pandemic. Admission is free. Due to the
serious topics addressed in the film, it is not recommended for
children. Call Zara, ASNC Outreach Committee, for more information:
323-309-8838.

NOV. 9, FRI., 5:30-9:30 p.m.--FRIDAY FAMILY FUNdraiser TO BENEFIT
THE SCHOOL
Celebrate the week's end and bring the whole family for a relaxing
evening. $15 per adult/$10 per child gets you dinner (pizza, chili,
salad, dessert) and a family-oriented entertainment line-up: the Mt.
Washington Elementary Chorus, a comedian from the renowned Ice House
Comedy Club in Pasadena, and a rousing set of soul jazz from O-Three.
In addition, the Friends of Mt. Washington School and the Mt.
Washington Assn. are giving away free memberships to new members. All
proceeds go to help pay for Teachers' Aides at Mt. Washington
Elementary. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Mt. Washington
School, the Mt. Washington Association, and the Mt. Washington
Preschool and Child Care Centers. For more information, respond to
this email.

VARIOUS MONDAYS & TUESDAYS, 7-8 p.m.--TAI CHI CLASS
We have a continuing Tai Chi class led by Greg & Eleana Williams
being held weekly here at the JDSLCC. In recent years, increasing
attention has focused on the benefits of Tai Chai as a form of gentle
physical activity for promoting health and well being, and as a
moving meditation for stress management and disease reduction. Check
the calendar and come to learn to play Tai Chi with us! For more
information, call Eleana or Greg at (323) 227-9738.

THURSDAYS, 7-8 p.m.--YOGA CLASS
Rejuvenate your body, calm your mind ,,,with a one hour yoga class
every Thursday from 7-8 pm. The instructor, Helen Ciulla is a
registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Each class includes
asanas; postures and movement, conscious breathing, mantra and
meditation/deep relaxation. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat or
towel. The fee is $12.00 per class. For more information, call Helen
at 323-221-7050.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Welcome to Our New Site

This blog will serve as the information hub for the Friends of Mt. Washington School and the Jack and Denny Smith Library and Community Center. As the year progresses, FOMWS will add features and information to keep the community informed about events at the school and the community center. If you have suggestions, let us know. Thanks!